Fire Station Maintenance/Inspections
From Standard Operating Guidelines
Contents
Section 2 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
250.08 Fire Station Maintenance
PURPOSE:
To establish a guideline by which the fire stations shall be maintained to preserve longevity, operational versatility, and personnel safety.
PROCEDURE:
Station Maintenance - Daily station maintenance is the responsibility of the Lieutenant/OIC. Concerns/issues are to be directed to the Battalion Chief on-duty. The Battalion Chief shall determine the significance of the issue and address it accordingly.
Inspections
- Weekly inspections are to be completed by the Lieutenants
- Monthly inspections are to be completed by the Battalion Chiefs
- Biannual inspections are to be completed by the Deputy Chief
- Annual inspection is to be completed by the Fire Chief
Biannual and Annual Inspections are documented and electronically stored with the Deputy Chief.